Thursday, Nov. 26 - City and County of Denver offices will be closed for the day in observance of Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, November 27, most City and County offices will aslo be closed as Employees are taking a furlough day to help the City create budget savings during these challenging economic times. Please see details here for specific information on how the closures may or may not affect City functions.

Top Headlines Sunday, November 22, 2009 | 28.0° Mostly Cloudy Denver Update: Weekly News Summary November 13 - 19, 2009 (Review by Denver 8 TV) Review current events in the City and County of Denver. Visit the Denver Update webpage, or click the icon to watch the program. 2009 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced Mayor John Hickenlooper celebrated the growing number of Denver’s homeowners, small business owners and developers who have made design excellence a priority in their community at the fifth annual Mayor's Design Awards. The program honored 15 diverse projects that enhance the city.        News Archives           Current Headlines 1 2 3

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Announcements MLK Celebrations and Events Jan. 19: Denver hosts the largest MLK commemoration in the country, with more than 30,000 people attending the annual Marade – a march and parade combined - from City Park to CIvic Center. Electronics Recycling Don’t Toss Out That Old TV in the Trash! Now Denver helps you learn where you can recycle so as not to release hazadous materials into our environment. Visit DenverRecycles 2008 DNC Impact Report Release Hosting the Democratic National Convention yielded tremendous benefits for Metro Denver. The City and County of Denver has released a comprehensive report analyzing economic impacts and other community benefits. DCPA Offers More Accessibility The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) has implemented new, enhanced accessibility services for  patrons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and blind or have low vision. More Announcements      1